Rating

9.9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Apprentice Supervisor. Overseeing deliveries, stocking shelves/freezers. Weekly paperwork, banking and now rotas.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

New skills I can apply to my role including team leadership and marketing.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Have learnt a lot I can apply to my role, especially in the latter part of the course. Allowed me to gain promotion to Senior Supervisor with higher salary

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well structure with plenty of time between modules. Even worked well given changed appointments that changed to COVID or work patterns

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Honestly, not that much at all. No hours were allocated in store specifically although I did use my usual shift or own time to do anything I needed in store.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

All that I needed. Very supportive and there via call or email if I needed anything.

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

There’s a lot I can make use of in my role, and going forward. Also provided me with a good understanding of the business as a whole.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

We do regular team meals/get togethers

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Iceland to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good company to work for. I’ve been supported moving up the ranks and given a qualification to go with it that I can use anywhere.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Iceland?

Keep an open mind and you get out what you put in. If you’re will to put the effort in, you can go far as as you like.